How to Pronounce "tell it to the judge"
expression
TEL-it-tuh-juj
TEL-it-TOO-juhj
Definition
This is a sarcastic expression used to respond to someone making excuses or trying to justify themselves, suggesting you don't believe them or don't care.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒədʒ
British English
tˈɛl/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /dʒˈʌdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-it-tuh-juj
UK
TEL-it-TOO-juhj
Listen in Context
If you don't believe me, tell it to the judge.
You broke the rule? Tell it to the judge.
Mom didn't listen to your excuse? Tell it to the judge.
You always have some story—tell it to the judge!